Morrison YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sara’s YMCA, 15940 Brixham Hill Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, are both located in Ballantyne.
Morrison YMCA provides services to all ages. Sara’s YMCA serves the business community in Ballantyne, and welcomes members age 16 and older.
Both branches host many FREE events that are open to the whole community — no membership required for these programs.
Upcoming Events
Please follow each link, below, to learn details for the programs, and to register if required. And please take note of which YMCA branch is hosting the event.
Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Sara’s YMCA
Special presentation from Nutrition HealthWorks: Fighting Stress with Food and Activity.
Zumba Team Teach
Sunday, September 15, 2024
2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Enjoy a 75 minute Zumba Team Teach! This Zumba class will incorporate Latin music and moves, and is sure to be a fun time! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Vinyasa & Meditation
Monday, September 16, 2024
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
After 30 minutes of Vinyasa Flow Yoga, you’ll be guided through 30 minutes of Meditation. Meditation, originating from India thousands of years ago, is a practice of stillness for quieting the mind and developing inner peace. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Zumba
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
12:15 to 1 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Join us for Zumba! Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Tai Chi & Qi Gong Fundamentals
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Sara’s YMCA
Tai Chi is the ultimate mind-body exercise characterized by slow gentle whole body coordinated movement. Qi Gong or “energy work” is a system of exercises using the mind and body to nurture and develop the energy (Chi) within one’s body. Practiced together, these foster self-healing, relaxation and a host of wellbeing benefits. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Irish Dance Workshop
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Join the Royal Academy of Irish Dance for an exciting and fun workshop and performance. Watch their award-winning team perform various Irish Dance routines, and then get up and learn a few steps! This is a fun event for the whole family! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Live Story Time
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
1:15 to 2 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Live Story Time will have a live reading of storybooks told with the help of our audience! It is interactive fun for all ages! YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Samba
Thursday, September 19, 2024
12:15 to 1 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Join us for Samba! Samba is a Brazilian ballroom dance that’s known for its fast-paced, energetic movements, distinctive bounce, and infectious rhythm. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Family Movie Night
Friday, September 20, 2024
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Join us for a family-friendly evening of activities! We’ll have food trucks on site, art projects, and will feature the movie “Dora and The Lost City Of Gold.” YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free (food for purchase) and open to the community!
Hot Yoga & Sanskrit
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8 to 9 a.m.
Sara’s YMCA
Vinyasa Yoga, originating from India, means movement and flow. Join Manasee for a Hot Yoga class incorporating flow and Sanskrit to define poses, practices, mantras, and chants to inform fundamental practice. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
The Yarn Craft Collective
Saturday, September 21, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, crochet queen, or just starting your crafting journey, our FREE Yarn Craft Collective is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Join a warm, welcoming group of like-minded folks who share your passion. Bring your favorite project or find inspiration to start something new. We’ll send first-timers a helpful guide on what to bring, so you can focus on the fun. This is your time to enjoy a beloved hobby, connect with others, and create something beautiful. This group is designed exclusively for adults. Participants between the ages of 10-15 need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18. Registration required.
Yin Yoga & Sanskrit
Sunday, September 22, 2024
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Sara’s YMCA
Yin Yoga, which is based in Chinese meridian theory, works the energy meridans in the body by targeting the body’s dense connective tissues through long-held, meditative floor poses. Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language, is used in yoga to define poses, practices, mantras, and chants, and to inform the practice on a fundamental level. YMCA Welcoming Week is September 13th-22nd. It’s a chance for neighbors – both immigrants and U.S.-born residents – to get to know one another and celebrate what unites us as a community. This event is free and open to the community!
Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, October 3, 2024
5:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Calling all middle and high school adventurers! Whether you’re a seasoned hero or new to Dungeons & Dragons, we invite you to embark on an epic journey like no other. Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is the ultimate tabletop role-playing game where your imagination unlocks endless possibilities. You’ll create characters, craft stories, and face thrilling challenges together in a world of fantasy and adventure. Join us for a campaign where YOU are the hero!
Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and discover hidden treasures—all while making new friends who share your love for creativity and storytelling.
No experience? No problem! Our Dungeon Masters will guide you every step of the way, helping you dive into the game, learn the ropes, and bring your character to life. Whether you’re a warrior, rogue, or wizard, your adventure awaits. Roll the dice and dive into a world where your choices shape the story. We’re excited to create a space for teens to connect, collaborate, and let their imaginations run wild. Your journey begins here! Registration required.
The Yarn Craft Collective
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Morrison Family YMCA
Calling all yarn enthusiasts! Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, crochet queen, or just starting your crafting journey, our FREE Yarn Craft Collective is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Join a warm, welcoming group of like-minded folks who share your passion. Bring your favorite project or find inspiration to start something new. We’ll send first-timers a helpful guide on what to bring, so you can focus on the fun. This is your time to enjoy a beloved hobby, connect with others, and create something beautiful. This group is designed exclusively for adults. Participants between the ages of 10-15 need to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18. Registration required.
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